What is
ELECTRIC DRIVE?

In an electric drive vehicle, the torque is supplied to the wheels by an electric motor that is powered either solely by a battery, or an internal combustion engine using hydrogen, gasoline or diesel, or, by a fuel cell.

Why do we need Electric Drive

In an electric drive vehicle, the torque is supplied to the wheels by an electric motor that powered either solely by a battery, or an internal combustion engine using hydrogen, gasoline or diesel, or, by a fuel cell.

Dependence on oil is an enormous strategic, environmental and economic liability; it makes energy security impossible. To end oil dependence, the U.S. must implement a comprehensive policy of electrification in transportation. Electricity is domestically produced, is a clean fuel and is readily available across the nation.

BENEFITS OF ELECTRIC DRIVE
Changing the fleet to electric drive won't happen overnight. It will require substantial investments in technology, manufacturing, modernizing infrastructure and market development. This is why we need to get on the right road, right away.

OBSTACLES TO ELECTRIC DRIVE
Changing the fleet to electric drive won't happen overnight. It will require substantial investments in technology, manufacturing, modernizing infrastructure and market development. This is why we need to get on the right road, right away.

TYPES

Battery
Uses batteries to power an electric motor propel the vehicle.

Plug-in hybrid
Uses electricity to move vehicle's wheels. Some, or all, of that electricity comes from the grid -- from "plugging in."

Hybrid
Uses both an electric motor and an internal combustion engine to propel the vehicle.

Fuel Cells
Combines hydrogen fuel and oxygen to produce electricity used the power an electric motos that moves the vehicle.